Healthy Couponing

I want to start couponing but all the coupons I see are for processed prepackaged junk. We eat lots of produce and organic food but I want to be able to save as much as possible. Have any of you been successful at couponing for organic stuff?

I want to start couponing but all the coupons I see are for processed prepackaged junk. We eat lots of produce and organic food but I want to be able to save as much as possible. Have any of you been successful at couponing for organic stuff?

I agree with PP. I have yet to see organic or produce coupons. Probably because organic is not cheap for a reason and they know they can keep high prices because people will pay. If you have a local organic supermarket, you might pick up their weekly ad and see if they got any coupons stuffed in there.

I agree with PP. I have yet to see organic or produce coupons. Probably because organic is not cheap for a reason and they know they can keep high prices because people will pay. If you have a local organic supermarket, you might pick up their weekly ad and see if they got any coupons stuffed in there.

Ok, so I went from the couponing thing to this method for the same reasons as you. Each week I "menu plan". I write a list of what I currently have in my pantry/freezer/fridge first. I then go through my favorite grocery store sale catalog, noting what fresh produce and proteins are on sale that week. I use my favorite recipe site (allrecipes.com) to find healthy meals using what I already have and what is currently cheapest at the store. I spend very little, buy 90% unprocessed foods, and because I know what I am using every little thing for I have very little produce waste. I usually do 5/6 dinner options and keep those listed on my fridge so during the week I can just spot what I feel like making and know I have everything I need on hand. HTH!

Ok, so I went from the couponing thing to this method for the same reasons as you. Each week I "menu plan". I write a list of what I currently have in my pantry/freezer/fridge first. I then go through my favorite grocery store sale catalog, noting what fresh produce and proteins are on sale that week. I use my favorite recipe site (allrecipes.com) to find healthy meals using what I already have and what is currently cheapest at the store. I spend very little, buy 90% unprocessed foods, and because I know what I am using every little thing for I have very little produce waste. I usually do 5/6 dinner options and keep those listed on my fridge so during the week I can just spot what I feel like making and know I have everything I need on hand. HTH!

Is there a farmers market nearby? I've noticed that their prices are significantly lower than the grocery store. I've recently started using coupons for stuff like toiletries, cleaning supplies and paper goods. It's still amazing how much I save with just a few changes.

Is there a farmers market nearby? I've noticed that their prices are significantly lower than the grocery store. I've recently started using coupons for stuff like toiletries, cleaning supplies and paper goods. It's still amazing how much I save with just a few changes.

Sales!!! On weds @ sprouts its double sales. If its on sale I stock up. I get fruits & veggies through a CSA- farm fresh to you & love it! Whole foods has great sales on meat $5/pound. I buy in bulk and have groups that get together for coops.

Sales!!! On weds @ sprouts its double sales. If its on sale I stock up. I get fruits & veggies through a CSA- farm fresh to you & love it! Whole foods has great sales on meat $5/pound. I buy in bulk and have groups that get together for coops.

This is such a dumb thing to say, there is a lot of difference between organic and regular produce. Organic isn't any more nutritious, but that doesn't mean it isn't any better (for the environment, for farm workers, for sustainability and for health).

This is such a dumb thing to say, there is a lot of difference between organic and regular produce. Organic isn't any more nutritious, but that doesn't mean it isn't any better (for the environment, for farm workers, for sustainability and for health).

Nutritionally in terms of vitamin content, there is usually little difference. This is what recent studies claim. Pesticides and hormones, however? Not sure how anyone can argue there isn't a difference there, and there are many theories and ongoing studies regarding hormones in milk and meat as contributing factors to various medical issues, including but not limited to obesity and early development (girls especially). Genetically modified food is also a concern; some people feel it is worth it to pay extra to know what is in their food and how it was produced. Not going to engage in a long debate about this, but just wanted to point out that your assertion that organic is no better isn't a complete one. I understand that not everyone can afford organic, and the OP's post was focused on finding coupons for healthier/organic products.To OP, do you have a Trader Joe's near you, or a Sunflower market (now called Sprouts where I am)? At Sprouts on Wednesdays, you can get the deals from the previous and upcoming weeks. Both of these chains run deals on real and whole food, some of it organic. Also, Whole Foods, while pricey, runs awesome but often unadvertised specials on Wednesdays on things like non-GMO crackers, seafood, etc. Check out websites of organic food companies, too, because I gave found some great coupons there (dairy products, for example). Whole Foods only take their own coupons, but the other stores take manufacturer's coupons, too (TJ's used too, anyway--haven't lived bear one in several years). Finally, Target now carries many organic products--easier to find in their respective seasons, such as berries, peppers, asparagus, etc.-- as well as organic yogurt/dairy, etc., and if you have the Red Card, you save an additional 5 % on your order. Hope this helps.

Nutritionally in terms of vitamin content, there is usually little difference. This is what recent studies claim. Pesticides and hormones, however? Not sure how anyone can argue there isn't a difference there, and there are many theories and ongoing studies regarding hormones in milk and meat as contributing factors to various medical issues, including but not limited to obesity and early development (girls especially). Genetically modified food is also a concern; some people feel it is worth it to pay extra to know what is in their food and how it was produced. Not going to engage in a long debate about this, but just wanted to point out that your assertion that organic is no better isn't a complete one. I understand that not everyone can afford organic, and the OP's post was focused on finding coupons for healthier/organic products.To OP, do you have a Trader Joe's near you, or a Sunflower market (now called Sprouts where I am)? At Sprouts on Wednesdays, you can get the deals from the previous and upcoming weeks. Both of these chains run deals on real and whole food, some of it organic. Also, Whole Foods, while pricey, runs awesome but often unadvertised specials on Wednesdays on things like non-GMO crackers, seafood, etc. Check out websites of organic food companies, too, because I gave found some great coupons there (dairy products, for example). Whole Foods only take their own coupons, but the other stores take manufacturer's coupons, too (TJ's used too, anyway--haven't lived bear one in several years). Finally, Target now carries many organic products--easier to find in their respective seasons, such as berries, peppers, asparagus, etc.-- as well as organic yogurt/dairy, etc., and if you have the Red Card, you save an additional 5 % on your order. Hope this helps.

One more tip--Vitamin Cottage Natural Grocers has the most competitive prices on organic produce where I am (again, no TJ's here right now although they are coming next year). They also have great in store specials.

One more tip--Vitamin Cottage Natural Grocers has the most competitive prices on organic produce where I am (again, no TJ's here right now although they are coming next year). They also have great in store specials.

Thanks for the info. I do have a TJ a few miles away, so I will check out what they have. Safeway has their O Organics brand that is pretty good and they started making many of their organic produce comparable to their non organic. We just bought a whole grass fed cow (at the butcher now) so that will save a lot on beef. I think I will use coupons for non food items (toilet paper, cleaning supplies, etc.)

Thanks for the info. I do have a TJ a few miles away, so I will check out what they have. Safeway has their O Organics brand that is pretty good and they started making many of their organic produce comparable to their non organic. We just bought a whole grass fed cow (at the butcher now) so that will save a lot on beef. I think I will use coupons for non food items (toilet paper, cleaning supplies, etc.)

I've had the same frustration as you. But I found that by going on to most grocery stores' websites, they have printable coupons, tips on saving money, recipes that cost less than such and such per serving, and their weekly specials. Whole Foods has a lot if organic coupons.

I've had the same frustration as you. But I found that by going on to most grocery stores' websites, they have printable coupons, tips on saving money, recipes that cost less than such and such per serving, and their weekly specials. Whole Foods has a lot if organic coupons.

Don't coupon for your organic needs. Focus instead on couponing for your personal hygiene and household needs. Saving a dollar is saving a dollar, if you have two years worth of toothpaste for free (I do) and a years worth of shampoo for a fewdollars (I do), you can budget that money toward your more expensive groceries.

Don't coupon for your organic needs. Focus instead on couponing for your personal hygiene and household needs. Saving a dollar is saving a dollar, if you have two years worth of toothpaste for free (I do) and a years worth of shampoo for a fewdollars (I do), you can budget that money toward your more expensive groceries.

My SIL was an Ag Science major at Cal Poly. If you aren't from California, that's one of the best colleges for Agricultural Science along with UC Davis and Fresno State. Her whole Sr. Project was on organic vs. non-organic and she is even anti-organic. Thinks its a waste of money. However she does love and support all farmers markets and ran Cal Poly's during her college days.

My SIL was an Ag Science major at Cal Poly. If you aren't from California, that's one of the best colleges for Agricultural Science along with UC Davis and Fresno State. Her whole Sr. Project was on organic vs. non-organic and she is even anti-organic. Thinks its a waste of money. However she does love and support all farmers markets and ran Cal Poly's during her college days.

I'm trying to get into couponing also, but like you I don't buy processed, prepackaged foods. A lot of stuff I clip and print is for cleaning or home items, or spices. Big money savers for produce are hopping at sprouts as other posters suggested or at Mexican grocery stores

I'm trying to get into couponing also, but like you I don't buy processed, prepackaged foods. A lot of stuff I clip and print is for cleaning or home items, or spices. Big money savers for produce are hopping at sprouts as other posters suggested or at Mexican grocery stores

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